Representative Seth Cohn

[Mike Bilow]

Open source software is all well and good, but if you want to really 
scare the crap out of people and shake things up in a state legislature, 
start talking about open source _textbooks_ as well:

http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2008/09/open-source-tex/

-- Mike


On 2010-11-03 16:44, Seth Cohn wrote:
> Thanks Bill!
>
> And that bill will come back this year, as I reintroduce it myself
> (after 2 tries, neither passing, having others introduce it at my
> request).  I'll get the ball rolling, using the past language, but
> would LOVE both input in changes and improvements, as well as help
> with testimony (both my own and others to give some)
>
> With the budget hole as large as it is, things like open source (ie
> 'free' software) might find the needed support, with the promise of
> saving both now and longer term.
>
> I'll post more when I find some time (I spent much of the day picking
> up signs and playing catchup after a long long (but good) day
> yesterday.)
>
> Seth
>
> On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 4:04 PM, Bill McGonigle<bill at bfccomputing.com>  wrote:
>    
>> For those not watching the races last night, our very own Seth Cohn is a
>> new Representative-Elect from Merrimack 7.
>>
>> The first time I met Seth was in early 2006 at a House Committee
>> Hearing.  They were considering a bill to encourage the State IT
>> organization to consider Open Source software before buying commercial
>> solutions and a small contingent of GNHLUG'ers showed up to offer their
>> support.
>>
>> Now Seth will be on the other side of the table.
>>
>> Congratulations, Seth!
>>
>> -Bill
>>      
>